Mapping for conservation

Charles
Sturt University (CSU) research is investigating the best way to apply species
distribution modelling to support plant and animal conservation.

Bachelor of
Science (Honours) student, Mr Liam Grimmett's research is comparing
different species distribution models to get a better understanding of how and
when to apply particular models.

"Species
distribution modelling is important in understanding the biodiversity and
conservation of plants and animals," Mr Grimmett said.

"It's
a useful mapping tool to assist ecologists in working out where a particular
species might be found and how to conserve them."

The
research through CSU's School
of Environmental Sciences will examine which models work best to predict
the distribution of species such as the Barking Marsh Frog and the Patternless
Legless Lizard.

Media Note: Bachelor of Science
(Honours) student Mr Liam Grimmett and his supervisor Dr Rachel Whitsed will be
available for interview at 10am on Wednesday 15 March at building 762, near car
park 3 at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive in Thurgoona.
Contact CSU Media to attend.